A Chipley couple has been arrested after reports of sexual misconduct involving two minor children.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation once a report was filed alleging that 39-year-old Michael Raymond Harper had coerced two children under the age of 15 into inappropriate sexual conduct and 32-year-old Toni Renai Harper who had knowledge of the misconduct and did not report to authorities.
Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office obtained arrest warrants for both individuals after receiving evidence of sexual misconduct. The victims provided statements which revealed the offense had taken place multiple times over the past year.
Toni Harper was arrested on February 28th but has since bonded out on the charges of 2 counts of cruelty towards a child.
Michael Harper, taken into custody last night, was booked on charges of 2 counts-lewd and lascivious conduct and 2 counts of cruelty toward a child.
Both were held in the Washington County Jail.